The Bisconti Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bisconti Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $901,100 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $154,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$901,100
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$154,100
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 19 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $901,100 | 17 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
The Bisconti Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Bisconti Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $656,100 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $200,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martis Camp Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $154,100 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Bisconti Family FAS Unrestricted Fund | $100,000 |
| Santa Clara University | General fund of the Miller Center for Social Entreprenuership | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Inc | Charitable Event | $90,000 |
| Ambition Angels | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| College Track | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Bisconti Family Research Fund for Computational Biomedicine | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Bisconti SEAS Dean's Innovation Fund | $50,000 |
| USA Water Polo Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New Story Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Fit Kids Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Coney Island Prep Builders Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Inc | Site Director Fund for Redwood City 2024 | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ben Bisconti
- Dana Bisconti
Questions people ask
Does The Bisconti Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bisconti Family Foundation give?
$901,100 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Bisconti Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ben Bisconti (Pres, Dir, Treas) and Dana Bisconti (Dir, Sec).
What does The Bisconti Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.